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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,543.05, 605,189.48 and 237,339.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,543.05, 605,189.48 and 237,339.05 is: 327,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,543.05 : 605,189.48 = 237,339.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,543.05/605,189.48 = 237,339.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,543.05x = 605,189.48 × 237,339.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,543.05x = 143,635,092,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,635,092,040.55/438,543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,527.92

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